undergraduate student

• Experience working with youth in school or community setting is preferred, but not required. .
• Experience in public speaking is preferred.
• Experience successfully utilizing tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Be highly motivated, energetic, dependable and knowledgeable.

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10-15 hours a week, M-F, times will vary
Applicant must have one day of full availability in order to facilitate presentations.
Please include your weekly availability.

NOTE: No prior knowledge on the topic of tobacco use or public health is needed. The program will provide comprehensive training.

NOTE: The position may be used to fulfill practicum hours if needed.

Position Objective: To provide tobacco use prevention services to youth, families and community members across Kentucky.

Position Description: Supervised by the Program Director, the Youth Prevention Specialist works in schools and communities to facilitate tobacco use prevention services based on the #iCANendthetrend framework, which include:

1. Prevention Education

2. Information Dissemination

3. Youth Empowerment

4. Professional Development

Position Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with schools, parent-teacher groups, civic organizations, church groups, and other youth and community organizations to provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.

• Implement peer-to-peer prevention program to provide information and awareness on youth tobacco use, including e-cigarettes.

• Assist in providing orientation or information sessions for parents, teachers, staff or administrators in target area school and community sites when requested.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director to meet program objectives.

*Applicants must have reliable transportation.

• Pre-employment criminal background check, employment background check, as required by school districts.

• Evidence-based curriculum training must be obtained within 1 month of employment, and prior to in-school or related program delivery. This will be provided through the position.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.